Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Georgina, ON
Treatment types commonly include DBT, IFS, ACT and Polyvagal Theory
Do you feel like you're constantly juggling everyone else's needs while your own keep falling to the bottom of the list? Maybe you're anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or missing the version of yourself who felt calmer and more connected. For many people—especially parents of young children—the pressure to do it all can feel relentless. Therapy offers a place to exhale, gain practical tools, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we'll help you feel more grounded, confident, and equipped to navigate life's challenges with greater balance and self-compassion.
Treatment types commonly include DBT, IFS, ACT and Polyvagal Theory
Do you feel like you're constantly juggling everyone else's needs while your own keep falling to the bottom of the list? Maybe you're anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or missing the version of yourself who felt calmer and more connected. For many people—especially parents of young children—the pressure to do it all can feel relentless. Therapy offers a place to exhale, gain practical tools, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we'll help you feel more grounded, confident, and equipped to navigate life's challenges with greater balance and self-compassion.
Reaching out for support can be one of the most difficult steps in the healing process—and I hold deep respect for the courage it takes to do so. I strive to meet every client with empathy, compassion, and non-judgment, creating a space where they feel truly seen and heard. My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative, shaped by each individual’s unique needs, values, and goals. I draw on both my clinical training and life experiences to support clients in exploring themselves more fully, navigating challenges, and moving toward meaningful growth and self-discovery.
Reaching out for support can be one of the most difficult steps in the healing process—and I hold deep respect for the courage it takes to do so. I strive to meet every client with empathy, compassion, and non-judgment, creating a space where they feel truly seen and heard. My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative, shaped by each individual’s unique needs, values, and goals. I draw on both my clinical training and life experiences to support clients in exploring themselves more fully, navigating challenges, and moving toward meaningful growth and self-discovery.
Trauma is defined as an experience that overwhelms the person's ability to cope at the time of the experience. This can range from being bullied as a child, divorce or loss of a job, and the more classically understood life-threatening events (natural disasters, war, near-death experience). I'm am trained to deal with not only accute and recent trauma resulting in flashbacks and nightmares (reliving experiences) but also in childhood developmental, sexual, and complex trauma which have more complex impacts on how we cope daily, our personality, beliefs, everything in between. Let's make changes together.
Trauma is defined as an experience that overwhelms the person's ability to cope at the time of the experience. This can range from being bullied as a child, divorce or loss of a job, and the more classically understood life-threatening events (natural disasters, war, near-death experience). I'm am trained to deal with not only accute and recent trauma resulting in flashbacks and nightmares (reliving experiences) but also in childhood developmental, sexual, and complex trauma which have more complex impacts on how we cope daily, our personality, beliefs, everything in between. Let's make changes together.
I've trained in trauma-informed care, DBT, and approaches for anxiety and ADHD.
Parenting a teenager who seems anxious, overwhelmed, or burned out can leave you wondering how to help without making things worse. Many of the youth I work with are bright, sensitive, and capable, yet internally they’re struggling to keep up with school, relationships, and the pressure they feel to “hold it together.” These experiences often show up quietly and can begin to affect mood, confidence or daily life for teens.
I specialize in working with youth and teens ages 12–18 who experience anxiety, school stress, emotional overwhelm, friendship challenges, family relationship difficulties, and concerns related to self-esteem.
I've trained in trauma-informed care, DBT, and approaches for anxiety and ADHD.
Parenting a teenager who seems anxious, overwhelmed, or burned out can leave you wondering how to help without making things worse. Many of the youth I work with are bright, sensitive, and capable, yet internally they’re struggling to keep up with school, relationships, and the pressure they feel to “hold it together.” These experiences often show up quietly and can begin to affect mood, confidence or daily life for teens.
I specialize in working with youth and teens ages 12–18 who experience anxiety, school stress, emotional overwhelm, friendship challenges, family relationship difficulties, and concerns related to self-esteem.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to manage stress, emotions, or ongoing challenges in your life, therapy can offer a space to slow things down and gain clarity. I work with youth and adults supporting anxiety, depression, workplace burnout, men’s mental health, and concerns related to identity and self worth.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to manage stress, emotions, or ongoing challenges in your life, therapy can offer a space to slow things down and gain clarity. I work with youth and adults supporting anxiety, depression, workplace burnout, men’s mental health, and concerns related to identity and self worth.
Hello! My name is Courtney Hayman. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and have a master's degree in Counselling Psychology. I provide services for young people, adults, couples and families who are looking for someone to work through their struggles with. My approach to counselling is non-judgmental, kind and empathetic. I focus on client strengths and help people develop and work towards goals for counselling. I believe that every client requires their own treatment plan for therapy and we will work together to figure out what that is! Whether you are looking for a brief, solution focused therapy, strategies to improve your coping
Hello! My name is Courtney Hayman. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and have a master's degree in Counselling Psychology. I provide services for young people, adults, couples and families who are looking for someone to work through their struggles with. My approach to counselling is non-judgmental, kind and empathetic. I focus on client strengths and help people develop and work towards goals for counselling. I believe that every client requires their own treatment plan for therapy and we will work together to figure out what that is! Whether you are looking for a brief, solution focused therapy, strategies to improve your coping
Reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming. You might be used to handling things on your own, pushing through, or telling yourself it’s “not that bad.” But if anxiety, low mood, trauma, stress, relationship struggles, or coping habits like emotional eating or substance use are taking a toll, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Change is hard — and it takes real courage to begin. I offer a safe, supportive, and confidential space where you can slow down, feel understood, and start moving toward the life you want.
Reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming. You might be used to handling things on your own, pushing through, or telling yourself it’s “not that bad.” But if anxiety, low mood, trauma, stress, relationship struggles, or coping habits like emotional eating or substance use are taking a toll, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Change is hard — and it takes real courage to begin. I offer a safe, supportive, and confidential space where you can slow down, feel understood, and start moving toward the life you want.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist who works with individuals and couples seeking support with relationship challenges, communication difficulties, and patterns rooted in attachment. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can explore how past and present experiences shape the way they connect with themselves and others. I work from an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) lens, supporting clients in understanding their emotional experiences and strengthening secure connections. Together, we work toward improving communication, deepening connection, and creating more fulfilling relationships.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist who works with individuals and couples seeking support with relationship challenges, communication difficulties, and patterns rooted in attachment. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can explore how past and present experiences shape the way they connect with themselves and others. I work from an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) lens, supporting clients in understanding their emotional experiences and strengthening secure connections. Together, we work toward improving communication, deepening connection, and creating more fulfilling relationships.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. You might feel like you’re repeating the same patterns, struggling in relationships, or carrying thoughts and feelings that are difficult to sort through on your own. Therapy can be a place where you finally feel heard, understood, and supported while beginning to create meaningful change in your life. Clients often describe our work together as both clarifying and empowering. I take time to understand what you’ve been through, while also helping you move forward with a greater sense of confidence, awareness, and direction.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. You might feel like you’re repeating the same patterns, struggling in relationships, or carrying thoughts and feelings that are difficult to sort through on your own. Therapy can be a place where you finally feel heard, understood, and supported while beginning to create meaningful change in your life. Clients often describe our work together as both clarifying and empowering. I take time to understand what you’ve been through, while also helping you move forward with a greater sense of confidence, awareness, and direction.
I am Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Registered Psychotherapist. I work with adults, children, and families providing client centered, attachment focused interventions. My work is based in attachment theory, examining the relationships within your life. Your sense of belonging, and how you see yourself and the world depends greatly on your experiences in your family of origin. As a therapist and consultant, my area of focus in supporting families involves strengthening the parent child relationship. I coach parents to parent in a way that provides insight to their child's inner world while gaining an empathetic
I am Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Registered Psychotherapist. I work with adults, children, and families providing client centered, attachment focused interventions. My work is based in attachment theory, examining the relationships within your life. Your sense of belonging, and how you see yourself and the world depends greatly on your experiences in your family of origin. As a therapist and consultant, my area of focus in supporting families involves strengthening the parent child relationship. I coach parents to parent in a way that provides insight to their child's inner world while gaining an empathetic
My approach integrates evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), Mindfulness, all from a person-centred approach and trauma-informed lens, tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.
As a Social Worker with over 12 years of experience, I support individuals, healthcare workers, educators, first responders, and caregivers as they navigate stress, grief, burnout, illness, injury, anxiety, and depression. I am also committed to working with clients living with brain injury, chronic pain or disease, and those navigating oncology or palliative care. My trauma‑informed approach is supportive and tailored to your needs. I believe you are the expert in your experience.
My approach integrates evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), Mindfulness, all from a person-centred approach and trauma-informed lens, tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.
As a Social Worker with over 12 years of experience, I support individuals, healthcare workers, educators, first responders, and caregivers as they navigate stress, grief, burnout, illness, injury, anxiety, and depression. I am also committed to working with clients living with brain injury, chronic pain or disease, and those navigating oncology or palliative care. My trauma‑informed approach is supportive and tailored to your needs. I believe you are the expert in your experience.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT), Narrative Therapy and mindfulness techniques.
I am a Registered Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with children, youth and adults who present with challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment, addiction, self-esteem and self-worth, stress, grief and loss, relationship issues and life transitions. I believe that every person is unique and together we will work to develop a treatment plan and strategies that work best for you. Providing a caring, compassionate and safe space for my clients, will help to foster a greater understanding of oneself and make positive changes.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT), Narrative Therapy and mindfulness techniques.
I am a Registered Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with children, youth and adults who present with challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment, addiction, self-esteem and self-worth, stress, grief and loss, relationship issues and life transitions. I believe that every person is unique and together we will work to develop a treatment plan and strategies that work best for you. Providing a caring, compassionate and safe space for my clients, will help to foster a greater understanding of oneself and make positive changes.
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Your mental health struggles might seem overwhelming, but they offer you a profound opportunity for healing and growth. I always strive to make therapy an uplifting & empowering experience. Even when working through painful & challenging obstacles, I will ground you in your strengths while helping you develop new perspectives that strengthen, lead & inspire you. I have had the honour of helping thousands of individuals through 15 years of counselling, 10 years of personal development coaching and speaking across Canada on emotional development, leadership and growth-mindset. I am passionate & commited to serving people like you.
Your mental health struggles might seem overwhelming, but they offer you a profound opportunity for healing and growth. I always strive to make therapy an uplifting & empowering experience. Even when working through painful & challenging obstacles, I will ground you in your strengths while helping you develop new perspectives that strengthen, lead & inspire you. I have had the honour of helping thousands of individuals through 15 years of counselling, 10 years of personal development coaching and speaking across Canada on emotional development, leadership and growth-mindset. I am passionate & commited to serving people like you.
I am trained in DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and the Trauma of Money Method, and I integrate these approaches to meet each client’s unique needs and goals.
At Reframe Therapy & Wellness, I support youth, young adults, and adults navigating a range of mental health concerns, including stress, anxiety, and depression. I also support those looking to explore their relationship with money and building more effective financial behaviours. I work collaboratively with clients to help them unpack and better understand their emotions, while building practical coping skills to manage life’s challenges in healthier and more effective ways. Together, we focus on creating meaningful change, fostering resilience, and helping clients move forward toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.
I am trained in DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and the Trauma of Money Method, and I integrate these approaches to meet each client’s unique needs and goals.
At Reframe Therapy & Wellness, I support youth, young adults, and adults navigating a range of mental health concerns, including stress, anxiety, and depression. I also support those looking to explore their relationship with money and building more effective financial behaviours. I work collaboratively with clients to help them unpack and better understand their emotions, while building practical coping skills to manage life’s challenges in healthier and more effective ways. Together, we focus on creating meaningful change, fostering resilience, and helping clients move forward toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Welcome! It takes a lot of courage to reach out and begin the therapy process. As I walk alongside you on your journey, I hope to provide a safe and accepting space where you can share your experiences, begin to better understand yourself, learn new coping skills, and achieve your goals. As an EMDR trained therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (CCTSI), I approach therapy through a trauma-informed lens and can work with you through trauma, anxiety, depression, shame/guilt, anger, grief and loss, and stress.
Welcome! It takes a lot of courage to reach out and begin the therapy process. As I walk alongside you on your journey, I hope to provide a safe and accepting space where you can share your experiences, begin to better understand yourself, learn new coping skills, and achieve your goals. As an EMDR trained therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (CCTSI), I approach therapy through a trauma-informed lens and can work with you through trauma, anxiety, depression, shame/guilt, anger, grief and loss, and stress.
I tend to blend several powerful therapeutic approaches: Parts work to harmonize different aspects of yourself; Polyvagal Theory to understand your nervous system's response to stress and safety; DBT skills for emotional regulation; and Narrative Therapy to help you rewrite limiting stories and discover preferred ways of being.
You might feel unanchored and heartbroken after a death or a loss, or maybe you’re trying to rediscover who you truly are after years of being what others expected of you. Imagine the possibilities that could unfold if you had the right support during this difficult time. You don’t have to go through this alone.
Let's welcome all of the unique parts of your Self, and create a plan to support you moving forward. The “good,” the “bad,” and the “weird” are all welcome here. Spoiler alert: no parts of us are "bad" they're just misguided strategies.
I tend to blend several powerful therapeutic approaches: Parts work to harmonize different aspects of yourself; Polyvagal Theory to understand your nervous system's response to stress and safety; DBT skills for emotional regulation; and Narrative Therapy to help you rewrite limiting stories and discover preferred ways of being.
You might feel unanchored and heartbroken after a death or a loss, or maybe you’re trying to rediscover who you truly are after years of being what others expected of you. Imagine the possibilities that could unfold if you had the right support during this difficult time. You don’t have to go through this alone.
Let's welcome all of the unique parts of your Self, and create a plan to support you moving forward. The “good,” the “bad,” and the “weird” are all welcome here. Spoiler alert: no parts of us are "bad" they're just misguided strategies.
I offer DBT-based therapy in Newmarket for emotional regulation, perimenopause mental health, and burnout.
I offer DBT-based therapy for emotional dysregulation, burnout, and perimenopause mental health. DBT gives you practical skills to manage emotions, improve relationships, and build a life that fits. I'm also polyvagal-informed - meaning we work directly with your nervous system, not just your thoughts. For sleep challenges, I integrate evidence based CBTi.
I offer DBT-based therapy in Newmarket for emotional regulation, perimenopause mental health, and burnout.
I offer DBT-based therapy for emotional dysregulation, burnout, and perimenopause mental health. DBT gives you practical skills to manage emotions, improve relationships, and build a life that fits. I'm also polyvagal-informed - meaning we work directly with your nervous system, not just your thoughts. For sleep challenges, I integrate evidence based CBTi.
In my therapeutic approach, I individualize treatment by integrating methods from different modalities such as cognitive (CBT, DBT, ACT), narrative, humanistic, person-centred and feminist therapies.
As a therapist, my goal is that you feel seen, heard, and valued regardless of your sexuality, gender, ethnicity and beliefs. During each session, I endeavour to create a safer virtual space wherein you can discover and express yourself. When working with clients, I value collaboration and incorporating cultural humility into my work. You are the expert on what you need and want and I would like to help you get there.
I might be the therapist for you if you want to work on your boundaries, perfectionism, critical self-talk, burnout and relationships with friends, family and/or partner(s).
In my therapeutic approach, I individualize treatment by integrating methods from different modalities such as cognitive (CBT, DBT, ACT), narrative, humanistic, person-centred and feminist therapies.
As a therapist, my goal is that you feel seen, heard, and valued regardless of your sexuality, gender, ethnicity and beliefs. During each session, I endeavour to create a safer virtual space wherein you can discover and express yourself. When working with clients, I value collaboration and incorporating cultural humility into my work. You are the expert on what you need and want and I would like to help you get there.
I might be the therapist for you if you want to work on your boundaries, perfectionism, critical self-talk, burnout and relationships with friends, family and/or partner(s).
Using a warm, trauma-informed approach, I integrate CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness to help you understand your emotions, feel less alone in your pain, and build coping strategies that feel authentic and manageable.
You might be carrying a heaviness that feels hard to explain, whether it's deep sadness, anxiety that won’t let up, or grief that others expect you to “get over.” Maybe you've had thoughts you're scared to share, or you're simply trying to make it through each day. You don’t have to face this alone. I offer a safe, compassionate space where we can explore what’s weighing on you and begin to untangle the pain, so you can feel more supported, understood, and able to breathe again.
Using a warm, trauma-informed approach, I integrate CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness to help you understand your emotions, feel less alone in your pain, and build coping strategies that feel authentic and manageable.
You might be carrying a heaviness that feels hard to explain, whether it's deep sadness, anxiety that won’t let up, or grief that others expect you to “get over.” Maybe you've had thoughts you're scared to share, or you're simply trying to make it through each day. You don’t have to face this alone. I offer a safe, compassionate space where we can explore what’s weighing on you and begin to untangle the pain, so you can feel more supported, understood, and able to breathe again.
Regardless of your past, my promise is to help my clients grow and overcome obstacles with a client-centered and solution-focused approach. Coming from a trauma-informed care practise, I understand the deep-rooted experiences that can impact an individual. Each client deserves to be treated with respect, compassion and integrity. With a designation of Certified Grief Professional (CGP), I am here to help clients manage the toughest aspects of their lives.
Regardless of your past, my promise is to help my clients grow and overcome obstacles with a client-centered and solution-focused approach. Coming from a trauma-informed care practise, I understand the deep-rooted experiences that can impact an individual. Each client deserves to be treated with respect, compassion and integrity. With a designation of Certified Grief Professional (CGP), I am here to help clients manage the toughest aspects of their lives.
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Nearby Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Counsellors Searches for Georgina
- Barrie
- Beeton
- Bradford
- East Gwillimbury
- Holland Landing
- Innisfil
- Keswick
- Newmarket
- Nobleton
- Schomberg
- Springwater
- Sutton West
Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Counsellors
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behaviour and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behaviour, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioural change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behaviour; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.